%NUARY I8TH, I945
I. Here can be seenthe 23ft. lifeboat slung
beneath the Warwickfuselage. Aero-dynamic
losses are said to be small.
2. Immediately after re-lease. The pilot 'chute is
already well clear.
4. Main 'chutes are rapidlydistending. The trail of
" smoke " is from therocket-fired drogue sea-
anchor.
6. A perfect descent. Atthe stern of the boat can
be seen a " tailplane "surface which steadies and
trims the craft whilstdropping
3. Pulling out the six main "brollies." Notice how
quickly this happens as illustrated by the position of
boat and aircraft.
5. Going down with all six parachutes almost fullyopened.
9. The 300ft. life linesare fired on each side
by rocket almost beforethe launching splash
has subsided.